1. self-government
noun. ['ˈsɛlfˈgʌvɝnmənt'] government of a political unit by its own people.
Synonyms
- self-rule
- local option
- home rule
- self-determination
- liberty
- autonomy
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Words that Rhyme with Government Bond
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Example sentences of the word government-bond
1. Noun Phrase
When you buy a government bond, you typically receive interest payments every six months until a maturity date.
2. government
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnmənt'] the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit.
Synonyms
- regime
- organisation
- judiciary
- local government
- governing body
- legislative assembly
- division
- authoritarian state
- state government
- pontificate
- ancien regime
- papacy
- polity
- royal court
- establishment
- general assembly
- legislative body
- law-makers
- organization
- puppet government
- Downing Street
- government-in-exile
- bench
- brass
- pupet regime
- empire
- totalitation regime
- executive
- officialdom
- judicatory
- judicature
- palace
- federal government
- court
- state
- totalitarian state
- government department
- puppet state
- authorities
- stratocracy
- judicial system
- government officials
- bureaucracy
- administration
- governance
- legislature
- military government
Antonyms
- activity
- action
- inactiveness
- unemployment
Etymology
- governement (Middle English (1100-1500))
- governement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. government
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnmənt'] the act of governing; exercising authority.
Synonyms
- social control
- lawmaking
- misgovernment
- administration
- governance
- legislation
- legislating
- trust busting
- government activity
- governing
Antonyms
- finish
- inactivity
- Cryptogamia
- Phanerogamae
Etymology
- governement (Middle English (1100-1500))
- governement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. government
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnmənt'] (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed.
Synonyms
- system of rules
Antonyms
- end
- misconception
Etymology
- governement (Middle English (1100-1500))
- governement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] an electrical force linking atoms.
Synonyms
- attractive force
- attraction
- chemical bond
- electrovalent bond
- metallic bond
- peptide linkage
- peptide bond
- ionic bond
- cross-link
- cross-linkage
- electrostatic bond
- covalent bond
Antonyms
- unfasten
- untie
- unbind
- uncover
Etymology
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal.
Synonyms
- debt instrument
- bond certificate
- registered bond
- high-yield bond
- surety bond
- government bond
- junk bond
- zero coupon bond
- zero-coupon bond
- performance bond
- bond issue
- certificate of indebtedness
- debenture bond
- unsecured bond
- Premium Bond
- corporate bond
- municipal bond
- obligation
- post-obit bond
- debenture
- convertible bond
- noncallable bond
- secured bond
- bearer bond
- certificate
- revenue bond
- security
Antonyms
- unsecured bond
- unsaddle
- unharness
- uncouple
Etymology
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest.
Synonyms
- silver cord
- connectedness
- connexion
- alliance
Antonyms
- unclip
- unhitch
- give
- unrelatedness
Etymology
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] a connection that fastens things together.
Synonyms
- connection
- ligament
- connexion
- connecter
- connective
- connector
Antonyms
- listed security
- insecurity
- insecureness
- danger
Etymology
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
Synonyms
- fetter
- constraint
- shackle
- cuff
- restraint
- hamper
- manacle
- trammel
- hobble
- handlock
- handcuff
- ball and chain
- irons
Antonyms
- fear
- unrestraint
- indiscipline
- intemperance
Etymology
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial.
Synonyms
- recognizance
- bail bond
- bail
Antonyms
- dislodge
- travel
- move
- disconnect
Etymology
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))